Woo! I think the last of my parts came!

[Jon K]

I think I am done buying parts. I went a little overboard in what I am replacing but I figured do it right the first time and not regret things later. So I am doing all of the chains, all of the chain guides, tensioner, oil press sender (yeah, i dunno why either), I sourced 30 new oil pan bolts to keep my powder coated beauty looking perfect, sourced new main bolts, valve stem seals for the non vanos head, and all oil related gaskets and seals are brand new. Its hard to find some of these parts - I used autohausaz.com for most of them but they don't have everything.

Stuff not in the picture is valve cover gaskets (all), some plastic cover caps, new caps for the valve cover, and some dowels for the flywheel/crank/etc.

ARP studs, and a 0.140" MLS are here also.



To be combined with these parts:



It should, hopefully, be one of the cleanest engine rebuilds I have seen! Just need to find a little bit more money to go to the machine shop and get the block decked and honed, the head checked, and then powder coat the block and head. I am going to probably be soda blasting my head this weekend and re-assembling it once it's checked out up at Jays shop.

Progress feels good!

Might need one order for miscellaneous stuff I may have forgot, but this is looking good.

[RobPatt]

....a doctor about this...?

Just kidding, happy for you, and yes, does look marvelous, and look forward to more pix of the progress and results, as always!

I'm sure you're aware many of us vicariously upgrade our E34s through you.

Cheers,
Rob sends....

[Jon K]

....a doctor about this...?

Haha you are not the first one to recommend this

[Ross]

What is an MLS Jon?

[Jon K]

What is an MLS Jon?

Sorry Ross - MLS == Multi-Layered Steel. Headgasket is comprised of layers of steel rather than paper/rubber/crap like an OE gasket. Not to say OE isn't good, but the MLS gaskets use a spacer portion that space the head off the block to reduce compression.

Here is an image:

[Ross]

I was just re-reading your post and didn't see a head gasket mentioned and was curious about what kind you intended to endure the abuse that is sure to be heaped upon it. Do you still use prevailing torque fasteners? Are you going to studs? Just how much boost are you giving it?

[TC535i]

I was just re-reading your post and didn't see a head gasket mentioned and was curious about what kind you intended to endure the abuse that is sure to be heaped upon it. Do you still use prevailing torque fasteners? Are you going to studs? Just how much boost are you giving it?

MLS = headgasket and I assume ARP bolts?

[Jon K]

I was just re-reading your post and didn't see a head gasket mentioned and was curious about what kind you intended to endure the abuse that is sure to be heaped upon it. Do you still use prevailing torque fasteners? Are you going to studs? Just how much boost are you giving it?

Yeah I am using a 0.140" MLS headgasket to get the compression around 8.3:1, and using ARP Head studs for fastening it down. Right now I am running 9 - 10 psi (gear dependent) and intend to run 22 - 24 psi on pump fuel and 30 psi on 110 oct.

[winfred]

did ya get the little rubber grommits that go around the valve cover bolts? most people forget those. i still gotta get all of the radiator/heater hoses a water pump, t-belt and tensioner and a radiator for mine, i scored racetech head and main studs from a abandoned project for my build, nothing like $400 worth of free hardware

[repenttokyo]

....which is only really important / desireable in FI cars